Karak,— Pakistani security forces and police killed at least 17 militants in a joint intelligence-based operation in the Karak district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military said on Saturday. According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was launched overnight after intelligence reports indicated the presence of armed militants near the Lakki…
Dubai,— On the eve of the Asia Cup final between Pakistan and India, scheduled for Sunday in Dubai, the traditional pre-final “trophy photoshoot” featuring both captains has been called off amid heightened tensions between the two teams. Tournament organizers confirmed on Saturday that no joint photoshoot was taking place. They added that a final decision…
Tehran / London / Paris / Berlin,(Reuters) — Iran has recalled its ambassadors from Germany, France, and the United Kingdom for consultations, following the European powers’ decision to trigger the “snapback” mechanism to reinstate United Nations sanctions on Tehran. Under the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, the “snapback” clause allows automatic reimposition of…
Washington, (Reuters) – The United States has revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, citing what it called “irresponsible and inflammatory statements,” the State Department said on Saturday. Petro, who has been outspoken in support of Palestinians, recently urged US military personnel not to follow orders from former president Donald Trump. The comments drew…
KARACHI, (Reuters) – Gold prices in Pakistan surged to record levels on Saturday, approaching PKR 400,000 per tola, following gains in the international market, the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association said. The price of 24-karat gold rose by PKR 1,900 to PKR 397,700 per tola, while the 10-gram rate increased by PKR 1,629 to…
Dubai, Arch-rivals Pakistan and India will meet in the Asia Cup final for the first time on Sunday, adding another chapter to one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries. India have dominated Pakistan in the T20 format, winning 12 of the 15 encounters since 2007, including both matches in the current tournament. Analysts have labelled India as…
Dubai, All tickets for Sunday’s historic Asia Cup final between Pakistan and India at the Dubai International Stadium have sold out, tournament organizers confirmed. The 28,000-seat venue will be at full capacity for the title clash. Earlier fixtures between the arch-rivals in Dubai drew 20,000 fans on September 14 and 17,000 on September 21. But…
Dubai, All tickets for Sunday’s historic Asia Cup final between Pakistan and India at the Dubai International Stadium have sold out, tournament organizers confirmed. The 28,000-seat venue will be at full capacity for the title clash. Earlier fixtures between the arch-rivals in Dubai drew 20,000 fans on September 14 and 17,000 on September 21. But…
Washington,(WSJ/Reuters) – A high-profile US military program designed to field thousands of autonomous drones and AI-enabled weapons to deter China has failed to meet its goals, facing cost overruns, technical flaws and delays, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Launched in 2023 by then-Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks, the “Replicator” initiative aimed to deploy…
Islamabad, – Pakistan’s weekly inflation rate fell by 0.16%, bringing the country’s annual inflation to 3.95%, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The report showed that prices of 17 essential items rose while 11 fell during the week. Tomatoes surged by 9.04%, eggs by 0.88% and wheat flour by 0.76%. Increases…
